Law school teaches students about the history of the law, the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze issues and the foundation of our legal system. However, critics of the law school curriculum note that the program does not always teach new attorneys the nuances of how to practice law. So when new law school graduates join law firms, they are not always ready to hit the ground running.

Some law students, even those at the top of their class, feel lost once practice begins, particularly if they begin their careers in a jurisdiction where knowledge of local practice is paramount.